July II Event Info/Signups

[nashiramods]

Info ⭐︎ Missions
SIGNUPS ARE NOW CLOSED
Signups will close at midnight PST on 13th (in practice: whatever is in my inbox when I wake up on the 14th) so that I have a day to write up the results and the log.

july ii event info
With the Aquarium operational and the Lab opened up, the Nova Knights have their hands full with the hideout! They'll need to get some fish for the Aquarium, and it's the perfect season for catching goldfish at Midsummer on the Promenade. It's unclear what they'll actually be able to use the Lab for, but Maomao seems especially interested.

The Wonder Junction Two-Day Video Game Rental is absolutely swamped with customers eager to get their hands on the latest games and retro classics. There have been plenty of rumors and reports floating around that its customers have been experiencing fatigue and headaches for a couple of days after returning their rentals, so Nautis thinks it's worth checking out.

Last time a loose Constellation came in to play, the Harbingers got to it before the Nova Knights could. Without all seven Constellations, they won't be able to restore the Star Map, so it's imperative that they find a way to get it back. Nautis thinks she might be able to warp a couple of Nova Knights to the Harbingers' base of operations for a short period of time, though it poses a major risk.

missions
0) The Chick Seller +1 SP
This is not strictly a mission in the usual sense: you don't sign up for it, nor do I roll for it. Consider it more of an optional thread prompt for which you can reap a little extra benefit later.

As previously mentioned, the chick seller who can be found around Chalra City peddling baby chickens has fallen on especially hard times lately, since it seems kids these days would rather play with virtual pets than real ones! He'll be putting in the extra effort to try and sell those chicks. If you do a thread where the chick seller makes an impassioned sales pitch and your character interprets it as a motivational speech for a moment of heroic (or comic, or both) clarity, make note of it when submitting the thread as an AC proof. AC proofs that feature the chick seller accidentally inspiring your character will get you 1 additional SP for that proof.
(There will be a reminder for this month's AC that this is an option.)

1) Go Fish 1 SP
Skills: Fishing
Suggested Combat Type: N/A
Now that the Aquarium is repaired and operational, it's time to fill that bad boy up with some fish! Pets are a big responsibility, so Nautis thinks they should start with something small and easy: for instance, the Atlacian goldfish that can be caught along the Smoketree Promenade for their summer event. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, and no two are quite alike!
Signups are unlimited.

1. Natalia
2. Cynthia
3. Hope
4. Maya
5. Mutsumi
6. Mabel
7. Kalim

2) Lab Cleanup +1 SP
Skills: DIY, Safety
Suggested Combat Type: N/A
With the Lab unlocked, it's time for the Nova Knights to get tidying! Like the rest of the ship, a living soul hasn't set foot in this room in countless millennia, though the fact that they're all hermetically sealed gives the impression that much less time has passed since the original passengers of the Nashira passed through these rooms. Most of the equipment here is non-operational, and more importantly, seems to be highly specialized. Some of it also seems like it could be pretty dangerous if handled without care.
Signups are unlimited.

1. Natalia
2. Cynthia
3. Harley
4. Jamil
5. Dirk
6. Maya
7. Mutsumi
8. Kalim
9. Mabel

3) Investigate: The Wonder Junction Two-Day Video Game Rental +2 SP
Skills: Investigation, Gaming
Suggested Combat Type: Support
The Nova Knights on this mission will have to be about as discreet as is possible when snooping about a storefront this small, and ideally seem more like two paying customers (or loitering teenagers) than heroes on a secret mission. The lazy college student attending the cash register (there seems to be just the one) doesn't seem like she'd kick them out, but you never know. And it wouldn't hurt to try renting a game or two for investigative purposes...
There is room for up to two Nova Knights on this mission.

1. Hope
2. Mabel

4) Recon: The Dark Ocean +3 SP
Skills: Stealth, Magic
Suggested Combat Type: Attack
Sometimes there's no way out but through. The Nova Knights have to figure out where and how the Harbingers are keeping the Constellation they stole so they can get it back. Using the data Nautis has from the signal broadcast to the Abyss when Hope and Maya were trapped there, she's been able to come up with warp coordinates for what she is pretty sure is the Harbingers' hideout, though she doesn't know exactly where — or what — it is. She'll be able to warp two Nova Knights there for a limited time, during which they'll have to discover as much information as they can. Nautis makes the risks of this mission clear, and she isn't exactly excited to send anyone into the enemy's lair, but considering the fate of the world hangs in the balance...
There is room for up to two Nova Knights on this mission.
NOTE: Failure carries the risk of your character being out of commission for 1 in-game week.

1. Dirk
2. Reese

5) Mystery Plot +3 SP
Skills: Gaming, Stamina
Suggested Combat Type: ???
This is a high-risk/high-reward blind box mission – you don't know exactly what it'll be or how it will wind up affecting your character, but it will be exciting and plot-important! Up to four Nova Knights can participate, but we'll need you to sign this waiver surrendering your fate to the RNG gods.
NOTE: Failure carries the risk of non-optional eclipse. The participants will be divided into teams of two.

1. Cynthia
2. Harley
3. Natalia
4. Jamil

6) Showdown: Ludoreticula +3 SP
Skills: Combat, Magic
Suggested Combat Type: Defense
That's right, it's another energy harvesting scheme! This one was curiously obvious considering how much effort Shellustria has gone through recently to be subtler with his plans. Either way, it's time to defeat yet another boss monster and keep the Harbingers from stealing all that energy!
There is room for up to three Nova Knights on this mission.

1. Maya
2. Jamil
3. Mutsumi

NOTE: If you signed up for the previous Mystery Plot, please give other players a chance to sign up for this one before you sign your character up. Likewise, if you signed up for the showdown last month, please give other players a chance to sign up for this month's Showdown first.

Comments

QUESTIONS

[nashiramods]

GO FISH +1 SP

[nashiramods]

Signups are unlimited. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in FISHING from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>FISHING:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

Re: GO FISH +1 SP

[theriflespiral]

FISHING: 4
Eclipse? N

"My father is deep-sea fisherman."

[thepigtailedpunisher]

FISHING: 1, she has no patience!! (different story if this were spearfishing)
Eclipse? N

[fibrillate]

FISHING: 2
Eclipse? N

[parillegal]

FISHING: 3
Eclipse? N

Re: GO FISH +1 SP

[avemortis]

FISHING: 1
Eclipse? N

Re: GO FISH +1 SP

[craft_ionista]

FISHING: 2 - she’s gone with grunkle stan but does not have the attention span for it
Eclipse? N

[istandwithmycancelledwife]

FISHING: 2. Animals like him but he doesn't have any experience or attention span
Eclipse? N

CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[nashiramods]

Signups are unlimited. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in both DIY and SAFETY from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>DIY:</b> <b>SAFETY:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

Re: CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[theriflespiral]

DIY: 3
SAFETY: 4
Eclipse? N

Silver Bullet: Nova Neos continues to develop her incredibly versatile Hallowed-Ground Domain.

Re: CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[thepigtailedpunisher]

DIY: 2
SAFETY: 1
Eclipse? N

Re: CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[harlsequinn]

COMBAT TYPE: Attack
DIY: 3
SAFETY: 1
Eclipse? N

[snizier]

DIY: 3
SAFETY: 4 (and beyond. wraps everyone and also the entire lab in bubble wrap)
Eclipse? N

[string_instrument]

DIY: 4
SAFETY: 2 (owns and wears PPE when welding)
Eclipse? N

[parillegal]

DIY: 4
SAFETY: 2
Eclipse? N

Re: CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[avemortis]

DIY: 2
SAFETY: 2
Eclipse? N

[istandwithmycancelledwife]

DIY: 2
SAFETY: -1
Eclipse? N

Re: CLEANUP: THE LAB +1 SP

[craft_ionista]

DIY: 4
SAFETY: 1 because you said it can't be 0
Eclipse? N

INVESTIGATE: THE WONDER JUNCTION TWO-DAY VIDEO GAME RENTAL +2 SP

[nashiramods]

There is room for up to two Nova Knights. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in INVESTIGATION or GAMING, whichever is higher, from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>SKILLNAME:</b> <b>Combat Type:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

[fibrillate]

GAMING: 4
Combat Type: Support
Eclipse? N

Re: INVESTIGATE: THE WONDER JUNCTION TWO-DAY VIDEO GAME RENTAL +2 SP

[craft_ionista]

GAMING: 3
Combat Type: Support
Eclipse? N

RECON: THE DARK OCEAN +3 SP

[nashiramods]

There is room for up to two Nova Knights. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in both STEALTH and MAGIC from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>STEALTH:</b> <b>MAGIC:</b> <b>Combat Type:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

[string_instrument]

STEALTH: 3 (I debated this but I think his costume would justify losing a point even if he WAS that good)
MAGIC: 3
Combat Type: Attack
Eclipse? N

Note that Dirk will be in a fucking state this mission. He holds himself responsible for fixing the failures of last month's mission, he is eating himself alive over it. If you thought he was overbearing before, watch out because now the attempt to at least pretend to be a fellow human being and not a neurosis machine is Over.

[asafepairofhands]

STEALTH: 4
MAGIC: 1
Combat Type: Attack
Eclipse? N

[nashiramods]

wow reese when did you get a mecha

MYSTERY PLOT +3 SP

[nashiramods]

There is room for up to four Nova Knights. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in both GAMING and STAMINA whichever is higher, from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>GAMING:</b> <b>STAMINA:</b> <b>Combat Type:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

Re: MYSTERY PLOT +3 SP

[thepigtailedpunisher]

GAMING: 3
STAMINA: 4
Combat Type: Attack
Eclipse? N

Re: MYSTERY PLOT +3 SP

[harlsequinn]

GAMING: 1
STAMINA: 4
Combat Type: Attack
Eclipse? N

Re: MYSTERY PLOT +3 SP

[theriflespiral]

GAMING: 3 (Light guns? Racing games? Strategy, real time and not? And, remember, she fought Ramsey at the start of the first episode.)
STAMINA: 4
Combat Type: Defense and Attack
Eclipse? N

[istandwithmycancelledwife]

GAMING: 1
STAMINA: 4
Combat Type: Support
Eclipse? 2

SHOWDOWN: LUDORETICULA +3 SP

[nashiramods]

There is room for up to three Nova Knights. Please note your character's combat type and rate your character's proficiency in COMBAT or MAGIC, whichever is higher, from 1 to 4. Please also indicate if your character is currently in eclipse.

<b>SKILLNAME:</b> <b>Combat Type:</b> <b>Eclipse?</b> Y/N

[parillegal]

COMBAT: 3 (up from 2; equal to magic proficiency but like let her use her sword now)
Combat Type: Attack (secondary to Defense)
Eclipse? N

[sicklit]

COMBAT: 4
Combat Type: Attack
Eclipse? N

[snizier]

oops this is for jamil lmao

Re: SHOWDOWN: LUDORETICULA +3 SP

[avemortis]

MAGIC: 3
Combat Type: Defense
Eclipse? N